It’s now ten years since Fatima Mohamed-Ali vanished from her home in Newhaven.
According to the Missing People charity, she was last seen on the morning of the 12th of February 2016, with CCTV capturing her walking down Avis Road shortly before 8 am.
Fatima, aged 52 at the time, was described as slim, 5 foot 2, with black shoulder-length hair.
In 2021, Fatima’s husband, Mohamed appeared on the first season of The Missing podcast. In the interview, he shared the circumstances of Fatima’s disappearance, possible theories on her whereabouts, and the consequent impact it has had on his family.
Fatima going missing has caused extreme distress and heartbreak on Mohamed in particular. He said: “Almost for two years I never left home, I never went to work. I lost almost 4st, 5 st. I remember Police coming to my home visiting to me telling to eat and look after myself. I’m waiting, I’m waiting that one day there will be a knock, either with good news or bad news.”
Commenting on closure and the possible theory that Fatima may have taken her own life, Mohamed says: “If that is what is, then I’ll have to accept it.”
Despite this possibility, Mohamed feels that this would be an out-of-character behaviour of Fatima.
The full podcast episode can be listened to here.
As a decade approaches with no major developments as to Fatima’s whereabouts, Mohamed remains heartbroken yet determined that he will one day be reunited with his beloved wife.
Marking Fatima’s tenth year missing, Mohamed said:
“If you’ve seen Fatima or know where Fatima is – or if even Fatima is listening – on the 12th of February 2016, we lost a good wife, a mother and a grandmother. If anyone is out there, please help us.”
To help the search, the public can visit Fatima’s appeal on the Missing People website here, from where they can report a sighting, download her Missing appeal as a poster, and share it as widely as possible via Facebook and Twitter.
Missing People’s Publicity Officer, Ndella Senghore, said:
“If anyone has any information about Fatima’s disappearance, they can contact Missing People’s Helpline. Fatima, if you are reading this, please get in touch. You can call or text us on 116 000. Our service is non-judgemental, confidential, and free. We just want to provide you with the support you need and help you to be safe.
Our Helpline is here to support people who are missing, thinking of going missing, and for loved ones who are left behind. The helpline is free and confidential and is operated by trained staff and volunteers.
Sightings and information about any missing person can also be given anonymously through the Missing People website at https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/sightings-and-giving-information-2
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